It’s official! 2026 is starting on a high note, as FX has announced that The Lowdown will be returning for a second season! redpopnews.com/its-official... #redpopnews #TheLowdown #FX

Support for Indigenous filmmakers has been foundational to the Sundance Institute since its founding. redpopnews.com/2026-sundanc...

AMC and AMC+ have released the first teaser and images for Season 4 of Dark Winds, and the energy around this return is undeniable. redpopnews.com/dark-winds-r...

At the center of Drew’s World are Bo, a misunderstood Choctaw boy, & Drew, a kind and imaginative girl with Down syndrome. When the two become lost in the woods, they are forced to rely on one another, learning how to communicate, build trust & move forward together. redpopnews.com/drews-world-...

“We co-designed this initiative with our incredible working group of experts to bridge the gap between traditional care and Indigenous-centered wellness for Veterans who have long been under-served.” - Tina Atherall, CEO of PsychArmor. redpopnews.com/psycharmor-a...

“These scholarships support hardworking law students who represent Tribal Nations and communities,” said NALS Director, Professor Angelique EagleWoman. “They are each so deserving, and the scholarships support them on their legal educational journey.” redpopnews.com/native-law-s...

The collaboration includes development of an immersive digital course that captures the language’s sound, rhythm and spirit. redpopnews.com/rosetta-ston...

Guardian of the Land reframes Bigfoot as a relative, a teacher, and a caretaker of the land. Grounded in oral histories, lived experience, and climate reality, the film asks us to reflect on our relationship to the earth and to ourselves. redpopnews.com/searching-fo... #redpopnews #bigfoot

Thanksgiving week on I-10 brought an ugly reminder of how hate tries to make itself seen. Drivers near Yamaava Resort and Casino saw graffiti targeting the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation, an act that attempted to overshadow the season with bitterness. redpopnews.com/from-hate-to...

The Indigenous Cinema Alliance is stepping into 2026 with a renewed sense of purpose. Its global network is growing stronger, and this coming year brings returning partners and new members from Aotearoa. redpopnews.com/indigenous-c... #redpopnews #indigenouscinemaalliance

The Linden Museum Stuttgart will be hosting the European premiere of “Navajo Highways” on December 14, 2025. Beginning at 16:30, the museum will exclusively screen several episodes, including a brand new Christmas episode. redpopnews.com/navajo-highw... #redpopnews #navajohighways #fnx #germany

Casting is officially open for Season 2 of the award-winning series North of North, and SG Casting is inviting Inuit actors of all ages, from teens to elders, to audition. For more details: redpopnews.com/want-to-be-o... #redpopnews #northofnorth #netflix #sgcasting

A little Native humor for you all. The Space Trek crew travel back in time keeping the prime directive in the forefront of their minds. youtu.be/3-1EwykFaIU?...

The Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition (BEITC) was recognized nationally for excellence by the Harvard Project on Indigenous Governance and Development’s prestigious Honoring Nations Awards. redpopnews.com/bears-ears-i... #redpopnews #indigisky

“This new space will stand as a testament to our strength and thriving presence,” says Amanda Cheromiah (KawaiKa-Laguna Pueblo), executive director of the Center for the Futures of Native Peoples (CFNP) and granddaughter of six Carlisle students. redpopnews.com/jim-thorpes-... #Redpopnews

His work in horror comes straight from his Kiowa roots, his childhood, and every night spent under Oklahoma skies where something might be moving in the treeline. We talked about carrying the storytelling torch, making Indigenous horror with no budget, and sheer grit.

There are storytellers you hear before you see. The ones who quiet a campfire and pull you in with fear, laughter, and truth. Cary Thomas Cody is one of them. redpopnews.com/the-heart-of... #redpopnews #indigenoushorror

Boston is entering its 250th year with a truth that can no longer be pushed aside. The city is making room for the people whose histories shape this land, even when those histories were ignored or rewritten. redpopnews.com/ways-of-my-a... #redpopnews #boston

In Creative Continuities: Family, Pride, and Community in Native Art, 3 contemporary Plains Indian artists—John Pepion, Brocade Stops Black Eagle, and Jessa Rae Growing Thunder—reflect upon their relationships with works created by their Ancestors. redpopnews.com/the-autry-mu... #redpopnews

The groundbreaking Sámi-language drama series SHUT UP (Oro Jaska) proudly attended the International Emmy® Awards in New York this week, celebrating its historic nomination for Kids Live Action Series—the first time a Sámi production has ever been recognized in the category. shorturl.at/hrJ1T

It's a good day to say THANK YOU to everyone reading and sharing! It's only been 7 months since I started Red POP! News, no budget for advertising or boosted posts, still small audience on socials, but sweet baby jeeberz....we're being read in 63 countries! Thank you all so much cuz this is all YOU!

There are storytellers you hear before you see. The ones who quiet a campfire and pull you in with fear, laughter, and truth. Cary Thomas Cody is one of them. redpopnews.com/the-heart-of... #redpopnews #indigenoushorror

Spirit Plate is not just another cooking show centered on celebrity or competition. It’s centered on the ways food connects us to who we are and where we come from. redpopnews.com/inside-spiri... #redpopnews #spiritplate #pbs #pbsfood #indigisky

Despite wishing one day I'll attend #indigipopx coming up this weekend (I'll be busy with some #extralife stuff that same weekend), I instead Donated A Ticket (see link to donate as well). (Indigipopx doesn't have a Bluesky so @redpopnews.bsky.social will do.) www.indigipopx.com/event-detail...

Unfortunately, I can't be there in person...but if you are in North Carolina this weekend, I highly recommend stopping by #indigipopx and picking a copy of The Clock. There will be so many amazing Indigenous creators there! Follow along with all the activities at @redpopnews.bsky.social

Since it's #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth, we're going to reshare the interviews that we've done with some really amazing Native folks that you may not be familiar with because in our current media landscape, there's only a handful of Natives that you hear about again & again. We want to change that!

In our interview, Daryl talks about experimenting with styles and mediums, the role family and community play in shaping his creativity, and why he refuses to chase stereotypes of what “Native art” should be. redpopnews.com/creating-his...

Navajo and Taos Pueblo artist Daryl Begaye didn’t set out to become an artist. He first studied computer science, but family encouragement and a spark of curiosity brought him back to art. redpopnews.com/creating-his... #redpopnews #nativeart #nativeartists

Filming now in Tucson and premiering May 2026 at the Fox Theatre, they could use your support to help cross the finish line. You can help support the film by donating to their gofundme: www.gofundme.com/f/they-wait

“This film isn’t just a horror story. It’s a ceremony, a confrontation, and a mirror.” They Wait, directed by David J. Aberle (Diné) and starring Jon Santaanta Proudstar, is an Indigenous horror film that blends spirit, story, and truth. redpopnews.com/this-film-is... #redpopnews #indigisky

“This new space will stand as a testament to our strength and thriving presence,” says Amanda Cheromiah (KawaiKa-Laguna Pueblo), executive director of the Center for the Futures of Native Peoples (CFNP) and granddaughter of six Carlisle students. redpopnews.com/jim-thorpes-... #Redpopnews

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if you're enjoying my bluesky convos, follow @redpopnews.bsky.social & @truthout.org where you'll find my journalism. I just started Red POP! News in May & despite having no budget to advertise beyond posting to the socials, managed to build a small following of consistent readers in 53 countries!

If you're in LA and having a hard time finding screenings for the Prey/Predator: Badlands screenings, AMC 16 in Burbank still has seats for tomorrow at 4 pm and El Capitan still has tickets too! elcapitantheatre.com/showings/pre... #predatorbadlands #prey #losangeles #indigisky #horrorsky

Tickets are on sale now at www.indigipopx.com! Sponsorship opportunities are still available, and a few vendor spots remain open for artists, makers, and pop culture entrepreneurs interested in joining this landmark event.

“This year at Duke, we’re connecting the past, present, & future of Indigenous art through pop culture, technology, & storytelling. IPX honors everyone who’s carried this creative fire forward — including the late Jeffrey Veregge, whose visionary work helped redefine what Indigenous art could be.”

“Continuum reflects the idea that Indigenous creativity has never stopped — it evolves,” said Tom Farris (Otoe-Missouria/Cherokee), IPX Director and acclaimed pop artist. redpopnews.com/indigenous-p... #redpopnews #indigipopx #indigisky #popculture

From generational trauma, hauntings, and the spiritual reckonings that echo through our blood memory, Indigenous writers are reshaping what fear and survival look like, and who gets to tell the story. redpopnews.com/13-must-read...

Are you a 'Squatch fiend? Tune into the premiere of Legend Hunterz now to learn about Bigfoot in Oklahoma! youtu.be/5BO8FbYhcPI?... #bigfoot #yeti #sasquatch #indigisky

Each year, the Bush Prize: Native Nations honors organizations from Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and the 23 Native Nations that share those homelands. Meet this year's honorees! redpopnews.com/building-fut... #redpopnews #bushfoundation #indigisky

Native American Heritage Month is just days away! Great time to follow some brilliant Indigenous folks who are always dropping much needed knowledge and love. Follow away! go.bsky.app/MEaiVa9

Actress and activist Nathalie Kelley is turning jewelry into storytelling that shines brighter than gold. Her new collaboration with @pureearthnow.bsky.social bridges environmental justice & Indigenous empowerment through one stunning piece of wearable art. Read more: redpopnews.com/nathalie-kel...

This honor not only celebrates Dimaline's body of work but also acknowledges the growing visibility of Indigenous voices in literature. It's a well-earned recognition for a storyteller whose stories continue to shape and inspire the next generation of writers. redpopnews.com/cherie-dimal...

If we want to see more fresh, unique, and own-voices art in the world, we have to show up for it — back their GFM here!

“This film isn’t just a horror story. It’s a ceremony, a confrontation, and a mirror.” They Wait, directed by David J. Aberle (Diné) and starring Jon Santaanta Proudstar, is an Indigenous horror film that blends spirit, story, and truth. redpopnews.com/this-film-is... #redpopnews #indigisky

Indigenous horror isn’t just about the things that exist in the shadows or go bump in the night. It’s truth, memory, and the stories that refuse to stay buried, that we refuse to let stay buried. redpopnews.com/13-terrifyin... #redpopnews #indigenoushorror #indigisky #horror #horrorfilms

“Do no harm, but take no sh*t.” That’s how Choctaw artist & advocate Summer Wesley moves through the world. In her new book Chahta Alikchi, co-written with Dr. Faith G. Harper, she bridges ancestral plant medicine with modern healing. Read more: redpopnews.com/chahta-alikc... #redpopnews

“Continuum reflects the idea that Indigenous creativity has never stopped — it evolves,” said Tom Farris (Otoe-Missouria/Cherokee), IPX Director and acclaimed pop artist. redpopnews.com/indigenous-p... #redpopnews #indigipopx #indigisky #popculture

Everyone's entitled to one good scare, but why settle for one when you can have 24 when you play Indigi-Horror Book bingo! How many of these Native Horror books have you read? Let us know down in the replies and tag a friend to see how many they've read! #nativehorror #indigisky #redpopnews

Indigenous horror isn’t just about the things that exist in the shadows or go bump in the night. It’s truth, memory, and the stories that refuse to stay buried, that we refuse to let stay buried. redpopnews.com/13-terrifyin... #redpopnews #indigenoushorror #indigisky #horror #horrorfilms